Probation search finds cache of guns, drugs

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Jul 23, 2017 at 4:10 PMJul 23, 2017 at 4:10 PM

Joe Goldeen Record Staff Writer @JoeGoldeen

STOCKTON — Officers conducting a probation search at a home in a north Stockton residential neighborhood Saturday morning came across a cache of weapons and drugs, including a suspected stolen assault rifle. Two men were arrested, police reported.

The officers went to the home in the 600 block of Dovewood Street — northwest of East Hammer Lane and Tam O’Shanter Drive — about 10:20 a.m.

During their search, the officers turned up an AR-15 rifle — reported as stolen — with a high-capacity magazine attached; a loaded Smith & Wesson .40 caliber handgun; three rifle barrels with scopes for different weapons; more than 500 rounds of .223 rifle ammunition; and drugs believed to be methamphetamine, according to police.

Following the discoveries, the officers arrested Jeremy James Solima, 40, and Mark Anthony Soaries, 37, on suspicion of weapon charges, narcotics charges and related offenses, according to a report.

Bail for both suspects has been set in excess of $1.1 million. They are being held at San Joaquin County Jail and are scheduled to appear in Superior Court in Stockton at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to jail records.

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